character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
Chinese classical writing; Chinese classics; writing composed entirely of kanji
body; physique; shape; form; substance; identity; field
to write (e.g. a letter); to draw up (a document); to take down (e.g. notes); to have (lunch, dinner, etc.); to eat
before god; before an altar
means of making contact; intermediary; go-between; connections; influence; pull
high-quality Japanese paper
gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
Great Bodhisattva Hachiman (title of Hachiman due to Shinto-Buddhist syncretism)
magnificent imperial reign
ancestral shrine (temple); mausoleum (of one's ancestors); Imperial mausoleum
restoration; revival; resurgence
miraculous god; wonder-working god
(arch.) to be; (arch.) to be (location); sum of money
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
clear; sonorous; full-sounding; resonant; bright
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
charge; cost; generation; age; era; a representative of; on behalf of
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
working earnestly; sincerity; diligence; effort; pains
handsome; shapely; clean-cut (features); decent; proper; correct
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; (arch.) that's right
Genkō era (1331.8.9-1334.1.29)